Quick answers
- Does Lawrence M. Minardi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence M. Minardi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lawrence M. Minardi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,057 Original Medicare patients and 2,878 services for Lawrence M. Minardi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence M. Minardi's NPI number?
- 1174508774. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lawrence M. Minardi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,057 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,878 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)834 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)756 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)298 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)170 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)140 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes35%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Lawrence M. Minardi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence M. Minardi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Charleston Area Medical CenterCharleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510022
- Thomas Memorial HospitalSouth Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510029
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence M. Minardi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Donnally St, Suite 1Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 343‑6219
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, WV — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174508774 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians